I was recently approached to design some pieces that will become part of the prize support for a figure skating tournament. The promo manager gave me no boundaries, and is still trying to nail down how many pieces there will be. I hope she also can tell me what the age divisions are.
As I started to think about potential designs, I decided on two things. The first is that I want the necklaces to reflect the winners’ placement. The second is that I want a different design for each division.
The first issue was completely developed in my mid as soon as I had thought it. I work entirely in silver, so I knew I wouldn’t be playing on the medal colors. However, gold, silver, and bronze have not been the only indicators of position in competitions. Anyone who has been in a competition where ribbons were awarded knows this. I’ve decided to incorporate the ribbon color scheme (in the form of bead colors) into the designs.
The second issue is a challenge to work with until I’m told how many divisions there will be. I have two designs in mind already. I’m thinking I’d like to create a series of patterns that are inter-related, as if each is a progreesion from the next.
Tonight, I ought to work out mock-ups of the two designs I already have selected, and then determine a third from there. At least then, I will have something to show the person who asked me to do this.
